Fidelity National Financial Inc (FNF)vsWells Fargo & Company (WFC)
FNF
Fidelity National Financial Inc
$39.30
-0.38%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $10.74B
WFC
Wells Fargo & Company
$84.81
+1.36%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $251.75B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Wells Fargo & Company generates 441% more annual revenue ($83.11B vs $15.35B). WFC leads profitability with a 27.6% profit margin vs 5.0%. FNF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.85. WFC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
FNF
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
WFC
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 1.8B in free cash flow
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 34.1%
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 6.8B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
5.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
0.4% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FNF
The strongest argument for FNF centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. Revenue growth of 10.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.85 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : WFC
The strongest argument for WFC centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.6% and operating margin at 34.1%. PEG of 1.39 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : FNF
The primary concerns for FNF are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : WFC
The primary concerns for WFC are Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FNF carries more volatility with a beta of 0.99 — expect wider price swings.
FNF is growing revenue faster at 10.5% — sustainability is the question.
WFC generates stronger free cash flow (6.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
WFC scores higher overall (74/100 vs 70/100), backed by strong 27.6% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Fidelity National Financial Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - SPECIALTY · USA
Fidelity National Financial, Inc. offers various insurance products in the United States. The company is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida.
Wells Fargo & Company
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Wells Fargo & Company is an American multinational financial services company with corporate headquarters in San Francisco, California, operational headquarters in Manhattan, and managerial offices throughout the United States and overseas.
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